Principal Wireless Data Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer - will be responsible for the design, implementation, and growth engineering of Georgia/Alabama region data core elements. These networks include commercial and internal networks for Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs) and Regional Evolved Packet Core (EPC). The transport network is based in IPv4, IPv6, and MPLS and supports a very large Wireless Data Network (WDN), Wireless Service Network (WSN), Radio Access Network (RAN), and Engineering Data Network (EDN).

The selected candidate will oversee all engineering aspects of new technology implementation and support design of the data core network, associated adjunct elements and monitoring tools. Responsibilities include creating regular usage / forecasting reports and planning for data network capacity issues as well as participating in cross-functional projects. They will be asked to provide core project status updates to Regional, HQ, and Area personnel and serve as liaison between Operations, System OPS and Area planning. The engineer could also be asked to manage new data technology trials and implementation (FOA),

Must understand SIP, MIP and 3G technologies as well as VoIP and related protocols (H.323. SIP, MGCP).Experience in wireless switching environment (Nortel, Lucent) desirable.Experience working with multi-regional budgets and forecasts desirable.

Must have strong analytic, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) along with Ability to be intuitive and resourceful while handling multiple project simultaneously are required.

Strong project management skills required.

Must possess a proactive work style with the ability to set priorities, work with minimum supervision and with a diverse group of professionals.

Must be detail oriented, very good communication skills, and able to follow through to completion on all assignments/projects/deadlines.

Must have the initiative to independently identify issues, come up with timely, creative solutions, and own issues through resolution

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management.

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